Virginia Beach has every option you can think of for accommodations and lodging. We have hotels of all sizes and budgets. For the more private vacationers, we have beach rentals bed and breakfasts and condos. For the budget constrained or out-doorsy types, we have campgrounds and travel parks. And finally, for the frequent traveler to Virginia beach, we have timeshares.

No matter what you are looking for, we are sure to meet your needs for budget, location and comfort. Take a look around and see for yourself!

Hotels are by far the most popular way to stay in Virginia Beach. Choose wisely and your vacation could be one of a lifetime. Try to cut corners and choose poorly and your vacation could be in jeopardy.

Imagine yourself sitting in a private living room overlooking the beach while the smell of steak and lobster fills the air from the private kitchen 20 feet away. That is what a beach rental has to offer! Check out the best beach rentals in Virginia Beach!

Virginia Beach has other places to stay than just hotels and beach rentals. If you prefer to be closer to nature, try out one of our campgrounds. If "roughing it" isn't your style, check out our timeshares, condos and bed and breakfasts.

So there you are, sitting in a comfortable back chair, kicked back with some marshmallows and hotdogs roasting over the fire with an ice-cold beverage in your hand. Now that's the life. Campgrounds are a great way to spend your vacation. Our campgrounds have plenty of options.

Virginia Beach has a HUGE number of restaurants. If you are willing to travel, don't hesitate to try some of the recommended restaurants that are a little farther inland. You'll be glad you did. Choose any restaurant cuisine category to the left and we will try to point you in the right direction to some of the best in the area!

Virginia Beach has so many things to do that you won't be able to fit them all in even if you stayed here all summer. Please make sure that you check out our Events section for the most up-to-date events and things to do.

Featured Upcoming Events

LOCAL BARS & CLUBS

Want to just get away and have a few brews? We have plenty of watering holes throughout the area. Just about every hotel or restaurant has a bar attached or associated with it so be sure to check out our dining section for more results.

LOCAL BANDS & DJS

Local bands, DJs and live music dominate the Virginia Beach nightlife scene. We have some of the best bands on the east coast and you are sure to find them playing SOMEWHERE in Virginia Beach usually several nights a week.

LIVE MUSIC

Live music is everywhere in Virginia Beach... especially during the summer months. Check out our Live Music listings and search for the band or venue that you want to go see. The oceanfront boardwalk gazebos and stages have live music every day!

MAJOR CONCERTS

Annually, there are approximately 30 major artists performing just minutes away from the oceanfront! Check out the Veteran’s United Home Loans Amphitheater in Virginia Beach Concert Schedule!

OCEANFRONT/BOARDWALK LIVE MUSIC STAGES

During the summer months, there is always live music going on at the boardwalk on designated gazebos and stages. Please select a stage/gazebo below and see all of the hottest and most entertaining live bands in Virginia Beach.

Calling all shoppers! There are so many places to shop in Virginia Beach, you almost won't know where to start. The oceanfront is full of convenience stores, souvenir shops and other boutiques, but if you have mobility, be sure to travel just a few miles inland and you will find that there is a whole world of shopping right next to the oceanfront resort area.

If you are looking to come to Virginia Beach with a large private or corporate group, please allow us to help you find the best places to stay, the best things to do and the best places to eat at the best rates! We can help with weddings, reunions, corporate events and meetings and more.

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Virginia Beach Events

Virginia Beach events are going on seemingly every day! We have tons of events going on at the oceanfront boardwalk, on the beach, at Town Center and also in many other regions of Virginia Beach. VABEACH.COM is the only place you can find out information regarding all of the Virginia Beach events in one place. Check out the Veteran's United Home Loans Amphitheater events, beach music events, visual arts and family-friendly festivals, wine and beer events and more! There are events happening all year-round. Plan your vacation around your favorite event or time of year. There is always something to do in Virginia Beach!

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Featured UPCOMING Events

These are Virginia Beach events that we recommend you check out or events that you might want to plan your itinerary around during your stay in Virginia Beach. For example, you might want to pick a hotel that overlooks the beach where some of these events are held! (hint hint)

Main Events in Virginia Beach

The following events are considered the biggest and best events in Virginia Beach. These events are HUGE and usually have hundreds or even thousands of participants. These events could range from Boardwalk Art Shows, large concert events, holiday spectacular events to half marathons, wine festivals and much more!

Check out all of the fantastic events that Virginia Beach has to offer!

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The premier USA and international amateur and pro/am beach/sand soccer festival on the planet. Staged on 22 city blocks of Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Over 80 skill and age group divisions to support all genders and skill levels. Over 10,000 player…

Come have a great time with me at Lynnhaven River NOW’s Annual Oyster Roast at “The View” in Rudee Inlet! This is a fundraiser to support LRNow’s efforts to ensure clean and healthy Virginia Beach waterways for all of us. LRNow is making s…

Sandstock – A Tribute To Rock & Roll is a beach-inspired variation on “Woodstock” at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. National and regional tribute artists cover songs from some of the greatest rockers in history. Sandstock also features a…

Sandstock – A Tribute To Rock & Roll is a beach-inspired variation on “Woodstock” at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. National and regional tribute artists cover songs from some of the greatest rockers in history. Sandstock also features a…

Virginia Craft Festival is a new kind of Craft Show Experience for the whole family. The Greatest Vendors and Artisans as well as raffles and door prizes every hour! PRIZES: There will be an hourly door prize and also one very large giveaway each …

Multiple live performances on oceanfront stages attract tens of thousands of visitors and residents of Hampton Roads to a star-spangled salute to this great country of ours at Stars Stripes Explosion! Musical acts offer something for everyone with…

Multiple live performances on oceanfront stages attract tens of thousands of visitors and residents of Hampton Roads to a star-spangled salute to this great country of ours at Stars Stripes Explosion! Musical acts offer something for everyone with…

Multiple live performances on oceanfront stages attract tens of thousands of visitors and residents of Hampton Roads to a star-spangled salute to this great country of ours at Stars Stripes Explosion! Musical acts offer something for everyone with…

Multiple live performances on oceanfront stages attract tens of thousands of visitors and residents of Hampton Roads to a star-spangled salute to this great country of ours at Stars Stripes Explosion! Musical acts offer something for everyone with…

The Symphony by the Sea Series is back for another year of music by the ocean… and it is better than ever! Beachfront pops will once again fill the air on six magical evenings by the sea. All concerts in this series are free and open to the …

The wildly-popular Beach Blanket Cinema is all about entertainment at the Virginia Beach oceanfront! Bring your blanket or beach chairs to the beach at 29th Street on the beach to view a family-friendly movie under the stars. Movies begin at 8:30p…

The Chalk the Walk ARTsplosion is where hundreds of artists and “wanna-be artists” gather to turn the boardwalk into an impromptu canvas of color! Artist registration takes place on the boardwalk at 17th Street, and chalk art is displayed for …

KIDZ BOP, the #1 music brand for kids, and Live Nation announce the global expansion of the KIDZ BOP live tour phenomenon. The show is an interactive experience for the whole family. The KIDZ BOP Kids will be performing some of today’s biggest h…

Over a thirty-five-year career that began in clubs around their native Atlanta, Georgia, the Grammy-winning duo has recorded sixteen studio albums (seven gold, four platinum, one double platinum), sold over 15 million records, and built a dedicate…

The wildly-popular Beach Blanket Cinema is all about entertainment at the Virginia Beach oceanfront! Bring your blanket or beach chairs to the beach at 29th Street on the beach to view a family-friendly movie under the stars. Movies begin at 8:30p…

The Annual Spring Treasure of the Earth Show is canceled for the spring date due to the Cornavirus Pandemic. Please check back later for any updates concerning the summer and fall shows. Brought to you by Treasures of the Earth! Check out their …

The Symphony by the Sea Series is back for another year of music by the ocean… and it is better than ever! Beachfront pops will once again fill the air on six magical evenings by the sea. All concerts in this series are free and open to the …

The wildly-popular Beach Blanket Cinema is all about entertainment at the Virginia Beach oceanfront! Bring your blanket or beach chairs to the beach at 29th Street on the beach to view a family-friendly movie under the stars. Movies begin at 8:30p…

Virginia Beach Water Lantern Festival is coming up on August 1, 2020! Voted #1 Best Cultural Festival by USA TODAY! Water Lantern Festival is a floating lantern event that is all about connections. Magical nights in cities across the U.S. include …

The wildly-popular Beach Blanket Cinema is all about entertainment at the Virginia Beach oceanfront! Bring your blanket or beach chairs to the beach at 29th Street on the beach to view a family-friendly movie under the stars. Movies begin at 8:30p…

The Tenderloins is a New York-based comedy troupe, whose four members – Joe Gatto, James Murray, Brian Quinn and Sal Vulcano – are the creators, executive producers, and stars of truTV’s hit series, Impractical Jokers. Now in its eighth seas…

The Symphony by the Sea Series is back for another year of music by the ocean… and it is better than ever! Beachfront pops will once again fill the air on six magical evenings by the sea. All concerts in this series are free and open to the …

The wildly-popular Beach Blanket Cinema is all about entertainment at the Virginia Beach oceanfront! Bring your blanket or beach chairs to the beach at 29th Street on the beach to view a family-friendly movie under the stars. Movies begin at 8:30p…

BONEFROG is an Obstacle Course Race. BONEFROG is the ONLY OCR that is owned and operated by a US Navy SEAL We have multiple lengths that fit EVERYONE: Sprint = Couch to 5k; fun run; beginners – 3 miles Challenge = Explore everything that BON…

The Symphony by the Sea Series is back for another year of music by the ocean… and it is better than ever! Beachfront pops will once again fill the air on six magical evenings by the sea. All concerts in this series are free and open to the …

The wildly-popular Beach Blanket Cinema is all about entertainment at the Virginia Beach oceanfront! Bring your blanket or beach chairs to the beach at 29th Street on the beach to view a family-friendly movie under the stars. Movies begin at 8:30p…

The Symphony by the Sea Series is back for another year of music by the ocean… and it is better than ever! Beachfront pops will once again fill the air on six magical evenings by the sea. All concerts in this series are free and open to the …

The wildly-popular Beach Blanket Cinema is all about entertainment at the Virginia Beach oceanfront! Bring your blanket or beach chairs to the beach at 29th Street on the beach to view a family-friendly movie under the stars. Movies begin at 8:30p…

The FunkFest is the heart and soul of this weekend event, featuring music generated over the years by influential legends such as James Brown, Sly and the Family Stone, George Clinton, and The Ohio Players. Funk is an American musical style that o…

An emotional farewell, a brilliant first, and a momentous birthday celebration…all in one spectacular concert! Marking her final season as Music Director of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Grammy® Award-winning conductor JoAnn Falletta leads o…

Don’t settle for another night of bunco or bridge. Dust off those dancing shoes and head out for a night of big band sounds, delicious food, and of course, a visit from the King himself as you jitterbug your way through Neptune’s S…

The sounds of rock, jazz, country, R&B, and more flood the Virginia Beach oceanfront for three sun-filled days at the American Music Festival. One of the largest outdoor music events on the East Coast, the American Music Festival brings toget…

The sounds of rock, jazz, country, R&B, and more flood the Virginia Beach oceanfront for three sun-filled days at the American Music Festival. One of the largest outdoor music events on the East Coast, the American Music Festival brings toget…

The sounds of rock, jazz, country, R&B, and more flood the Virginia Beach oceanfront for three sun-filled days at the American Music Festival. One of the largest outdoor music events on the East Coast, the American Music Festival brings toget…

The sounds of rock, jazz, country, R&B, and more flood the Virginia Beach oceanfront for three sun-filled days at the American Music Festival. One of the largest outdoor music events on the East Coast, the American Music Festival brings toget…

Both old and young surfers take to the ocean in this classic surfing showdown . With prizes to be won, make your mark in the surf of Neptune Festival month. This event is produced in conjunction with the Eastern Surfing Association, pre-regis…

The Symphony by the Sea Series is back for another year of music by the ocean… and it is better than ever! Beachfront pops will once again fill the air on six magical evenings by the sea. All concerts in this series are free and open to the …

Join your friends by the oceanfront for an afternoon hosted by Virginia’s leading vineyards. Sip and savor chardonnays, merlots, rieslings and more while you meet and greet the fascinating people who are forging Virginia’s reputation …

Cap off the summer with a memorable evening by the water that includes dancing, endless food and drinks, and great musical entertainment! Join us for a party by the docks at the Cavalier Golf and Yacht Club. Grab your friends, buy your tickets, an…

Come enjoy the country’s best aviation performances and displays at the annual NAS Oceana Air Show. The men and women of Naval Air Station Oceana are excited to open their base to the public to present the best civilian and military performers. …

Tommy Emmanuel has achieved enough musical milestones to satisfy several lifetimes. Or at least they would if he was the kind of artist who was ever satisfied. At the age of six, he was touring regional Australia with his family band. By 30, he wa…

You can capsulize most pop music acts by reciting how many hits they’ve had and how many millions of albums they’ve sold. But these conventional measurements fall short when you’re assessing the impact of The Beach Boys. This band has birthe…

How else can one describe this new and improved event any other way than with an experience? With a world-class venue, talent, and prize purse, Neptune’s International Sandsculpting Championship has distinguished itself as a premier event un…

Arts and Crafts enjoyed under the sun, away from the galleries and at your viewing pleasure on the boardwalk. Come enjoy art and crafts under the sun with an unbeatable backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean. The Neptune Festival Art & Craft Show fea…

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people celebrate at the festival’s many offerings! Daily concerts at festival stages are scattered along 32 blocks of the boardwalk and feature a variety of live music and performers. Ignite your taste buds a…

Calling all beach bums: Neptune’s 8k Run is back in a big way! With a new course, a new post-race party, new entertainment and more – join us for one of Virginia Beach’s oldest and best loved races. Once you cross the finish line…

Multiple classes tack and jibe their way from Cape Henry to Rudee Inlet during this great recreational race as Neptune gets a little more nautical with Neptune’s Atlantic Regatta. Need a break from the boardwalk action? Check out the boats…

2 v 2 and 4 v 4 play heats up the sand as men, women, and coed divisions compete for titles on the oceanfront. Hosted in cooperation with Volleyball Virginia, numerous skill level classes are available for entry. Set and spike your weekend …

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people celebrate at the festival’s many offerings! Daily concerts at festival stages are scattered along 32 blocks of the boardwalk and feature a variety of live music and performers. Ignite your taste buds a…

Streets lined with people, colorful floats in all shapes and sizes, larger-than-life balloons, marching bands…all of which is just a small snapshot of Neptune’s Grand Parade on Saturday. Find yourself the best spot on the block as yo…

The Neptune Festival invites you to celebrate excellence at Neptune’s Final Toast in honor of our Hometown Heroes. Local heroes will be honored during Boardwalk Weekend at a Sunday breakfast by the sea. Many of those who have chosen to live…

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people celebrate at the festival’s many offerings! Daily concerts at festival stages are scattered along 32 blocks of the boardwalk and feature a variety of live music and performers. Ignite your taste buds a…

There is beauty in youth some say, especially when they are as talented as those chosen to participate in Neptune’s Youth Art Show. On display will be the finest youth art Hampton Roads has to offer. Come enjoy this perspective as you peruse…

Join us for a trip back in time to the memorable days of the Second World War. A time when everything was much simpler. Travel to Virginia Beach, alongside the bright sunshine of the Atlantic shoreline, where German submarines once hunted merchant…

October 6, 2019 was the Cupcake Festival’s Inagural Event. There were more than 4,000 people from the community and beyond in attendance, 9,000 cupcakes in which all vendors sold out in less than 3 hours! This will be our 2nd Annual Virginia…

The Annual Spring Treasure of the Earth Show is canceled for the spring date due to the Cornavirus Pandemic. Please check back later for any updates concerning the summer and fall shows. Brought to you by Treasures of the Earth! Check out their …

The Virginia Beach Craft Beer Festival, having outgrown the 24th Street Park, has moved to a huge tent on the beach! The Virginia Beach Craft Beer Festival, held from 1:00pm-6:00pm each day, has convenient parking at the 31st Street City Garage an…

The lights will be turning on at the Holiday Lights at the Beach, bringing joy and wonder to Hampton Roads this holiday season! Take a shiny journey into nautical, holiday, and adventure lands – all along the beautiful Virginia Beach boardwalk…

Officially ushering in the holiday season at the Virginia Beach oceanfront! Almost 90 parade units will make their way down Atlantic Avenue in a joyous celebration of the holiday season. Giant balloons, marching bands, lighted floats, fire truck…

Celebrate “Last Night on the Town,” the City of Virginia Beach’s premier New Year’s Eve event! The FREE festivities kick off mid-afternoon at Pembroke Mall with family entertainment throughout the mall including magicians, jugglers, a chil…

Major Concerts in Virginia Beach

These are some of the biggest music events on the East Coast and they happen right here in Virginia Beach. Most major concerts are located at the Veteran's United Home Loans Amphitheater.... only 10 miles from the resort area... but a handful are right at the oceanfront!

Take in a concert while on vacation and live the life of a Virginia Beach local!

Virginia Beach continues to monitor and adjust to the changing conditions related to the Novel Coronavirus COVID-19. There are declarations of emergency in place on the national, state and local levels and we are following the guidance from the Virginia Department of Health as well the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO) to help prevent the spread of the virus.

Tourism staff are working with event managers, especially for those scheduled during the next 30 days, to identify any cancellations or postponements.

Please understand that we are working to update our event calendars as quickly as possible. For the most accurate information, please visit event websites directly.

VISITOR CENTERS TEMPORARILY CLOSED

The Visitor Information Center at I-264 Oceanfront and the Visitor Center at First Landing State Park will be closed until April 30, 2020. This follows the direction by the state to close their 13 welcome centers for the same period of time.

RESTAURANTS THAT ARE OPERATING DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Please see our list of known restaurants that are still operating in a restricted capacity during the COVID-19 outbreak.